Job summary
Youll perform routine laboratory procedures
including preparing culture media for use in clinical procedures, stock checks,
management of consumables, topping up liquid nitrogen tanks and laboratory
equipment cleaning.
These are just some of the day-to-day
Technician tasks, but thats not all the role is; well support your training
and development as you progress and learn more, all the way through to oocyte
collections, therapeutic sperm preparation, diagnostic semen analysis and
cryopreserving semen samples.
Well provide a fantastic grounding in how an
IVF lab works and how theyre managed, along with providing a strong foundation
in embryology techniques.
Youd be joining a great clinic, with a great
team around you. Youll have the benefit of the years of experience this team
has. Care Woking undertakes many complex cases, including PGT-A,
PGT-M/SR and social oocyte freezing, and performs around 650 fresh and 600
frozen treatment cycles annually.
About
you:
Ideally,
youll have a degree in Reproductive Science. Youll have a keen interest in
working in a fast-paced, scientific setting and have a desire to be the best
you can be.
Youre a
team player who works collaboratively, youre a self-starter who is able to
complete tasks alone once youre shown.
You have
fantastic attention to detail and excellent communication skills (both written
and verbal) ensuring inclusivity for our diverse community of patients and
staff.
Main duties of the job
Location/Salary:
This is a
12-month fixed term contract, based at 5 Hill View Rd, Woking GU22 7HW (if you
drive, we have free onsite parking). Working part-time (20hrs a week) across 08:00-16:00
Mon-Fri (with some occasional weekends required).
- Salary
of £13,493 (£25,300 FTE)
- 33
Days annual leave (inc. public holidays)
- Pension
scheme
- Life
assurance
- A
range of other benefits including retail
discounts, a wellbeing hub, holiday trading
About us
Were Care Fertility, and we aim to be the greatest employer
of Clinical Scientists in Reproductive Medicine in the country. Youll have
unrivaled opportunities to develop your skills and abilities and participate in
innovative projects in our exciting field of science. We have a range of
bespoke tools such as CareMaps-AI, genetic testing cycles and a vast array of
high-tech embryology procedures such as microfluidic sperm selection,
computer-assisted semen analysis, automated sperm oxidative stress testing and
oocyte viability testing using an AI platform, to name a few.
We have a structured careers
framework that will help you plan for your future at Care Fertility. Whether
youre an aspiring STP or you want to deliver your role to the best of your
ability, we have a dedicated Learning and Development team to support you
through your career aspirations. We run regular internal courses that you can
take advantage of and youll be able to access external courses to develop your
skills.
In a company where hard work and great results
are recognised, you can look forward to a supportive culture of collaboration
where we value each other.
This post is subject to a DBS check.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Laboratory Technician youll provide support to Clinical Scientists in some routine procedures
following training and competency assessment. To assist with the maintenance of the
laboratory, including record keeping, equipment maintenance and audit.
As a member of the Care Family, you will carry out your roles in a way that supports and delivers
our shared values of Integrity, Innovation and Inclusivity. You are Knowledgeable, Caring and have
a Can-do approach in all that you do.
Role accountabilities and duties:
Clinical duties
To perform diagnostic semen analysis according to UKAS standards as per standard operating
procedure (SOP).
To participate in the completion of the NEQAS external quality control scheme for semen analysis.
To prepare gradients and culture dishes for use in laboratory procedures, ensuring aseptic
technique is used.
To monitor and record CO2 cylinder levels and changing of cylinders in a timely manner.
To level check and fill liquid nitrogen dewars according to the laboratory schedule, including alarm
testing and monitoring system maintenance.
To assist in sending result reports to referrers for diagnostic tests performed in the laboratory
To maintain accurate records of all clinical activities performed and to prepare treatment cycle
paperwork such as lab sheets / work sheets.
To maintain accurate records of cryopreserved gametes and embryos.
To assist in laboratory data collection.
To prepare documents for the transport of gametes and embryos to and from other fertility clinics,
including relevant consent forms.
To support Clinical Scientists in witnessing and double signing in accordance with HFEA regulations
and Care SOPs.
Location: Care Woking
To undertake routine equipment monitoring as necessary, as well as calibration and validation of
all laboratory equipment.
To perform routine stock checks and maintaining agreed levels of consumables, liaising with the
embryology team to submit orders as required.
To maintain, monitor and audit the consumable and reagent traceability system.
To assist with auditing in the laboratory.
To assist with lab cleaning and maintenance according to SOP, ensuring glass and sharps bins are
changed regularly and benches are cleaned daily.
To ensure stocks of paperwork and embryology stationery are available in the laboratory.
To assist the Laboratory Administrator where required for notes retrieval and filing and sending
reports to satellite units and referring clinicians.
To liaise with other departments and other CA Care RE units as required.
To attend laboratory and unit staff meetings as required.
To be prepared to travel to other Care units as and when required.
Systems and digital processes
Input data, find information on the clinical patient database and follow the system pathways to
ensure accurate record keeping and efficient and safe processes.
Embrace developments and new systems to maximise results and efficiency.
Suggest new ideas and improvements.
Use Microsoft Outlook to communicate effectively with colleagues.
Governance and safety
Together, with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that all processes are followed in accordance
with the standard operating procedures.
Maintain accurate and timely records.
Ensure role is performed in compliance with the HFEA Code of Practice.
Proactively use the Datix incident reporting system to record any incidents and near misses. Act
with integrity, being open and honest so that we learn from each other and achieve better
outcomes.
Support quality management practices including participating in audit activities.
Follow Infection Control and Prevention policies and requirements.
Comply with the Health and Safety policies with particular reference to procedures to be followed
in the event of a fire and to report all accidents and untoward incidents to the Health and Safety
officer.
Undertake mandatory training and actively participate in the learning pathways provided by the
Company.
To ensure adherence to COSHH, Good Laboratory Practice and HFEA guidelines and CARE SOPs.
Confidentiality and data
Comply with the Care Standards Act 2008 and the Care Standards Regulations 2010.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice
and Cares standard operating procedures.
To handle patient data responsibility by completing training on data protection and following
Company requirements on data protection and information governance. Adhere to the principles
of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and Data Protection Act 2018.
Job revision
The key accountabilities, responsibilities and duties of the role are inclusive but not limited to the
detail included in this job description. Role requirements continually evolve. It is the practice of
this Care Fertility Group Limited to periodically examine an employee's job descriptions and to
update it to ensure that that it represents the role that is being performed.
The process of role review is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with the
employee. We will strive to reach agreement to implement reasonable changes, but if agreement
is not possible management reserves the right to mandate changes to the job description
commensurate with the employees level in the organisation following consultation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Laboratory Technician youll provide support to Clinical Scientists in some routine procedures
following training and competency assessment. To assist with the maintenance of the
laboratory, including record keeping, equipment maintenance and audit.
As a member of the Care Family, you will carry out your roles in a way that supports and delivers
our shared values of Integrity, Innovation and Inclusivity. You are Knowledgeable, Caring and have
a Can-do approach in all that you do.
Role accountabilities and duties:
Clinical duties
To perform diagnostic semen analysis according to UKAS standards as per standard operating
procedure (SOP).
To participate in the completion of the NEQAS external quality control scheme for semen analysis.
To prepare gradients and culture dishes for use in laboratory procedures, ensuring aseptic
technique is used.
To monitor and record CO2 cylinder levels and changing of cylinders in a timely manner.
To level check and fill liquid nitrogen dewars according to the laboratory schedule, including alarm
testing and monitoring system maintenance.
To assist in sending result reports to referrers for diagnostic tests performed in the laboratory
To maintain accurate records of all clinical activities performed and to prepare treatment cycle
paperwork such as lab sheets / work sheets.
To maintain accurate records of cryopreserved gametes and embryos.
To assist in laboratory data collection.
To prepare documents for the transport of gametes and embryos to and from other fertility clinics,
including relevant consent forms.
To support Clinical Scientists in witnessing and double signing in accordance with HFEA regulations
and Care SOPs.
Location: Care Woking
To undertake routine equipment monitoring as necessary, as well as calibration and validation of
all laboratory equipment.
To perform routine stock checks and maintaining agreed levels of consumables, liaising with the
embryology team to submit orders as required.
To maintain, monitor and audit the consumable and reagent traceability system.
To assist with auditing in the laboratory.
To assist with lab cleaning and maintenance according to SOP, ensuring glass and sharps bins are
changed regularly and benches are cleaned daily.
To ensure stocks of paperwork and embryology stationery are available in the laboratory.
To assist the Laboratory Administrator where required for notes retrieval and filing and sending
reports to satellite units and referring clinicians.
To liaise with other departments and other CA Care RE units as required.
To attend laboratory and unit staff meetings as required.
To be prepared to travel to other Care units as and when required.
Systems and digital processes
Input data, find information on the clinical patient database and follow the system pathways to
ensure accurate record keeping and efficient and safe processes.
Embrace developments and new systems to maximise results and efficiency.
Suggest new ideas and improvements.
Use Microsoft Outlook to communicate effectively with colleagues.
Governance and safety
Together, with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that all processes are followed in accordance
with the standard operating procedures.
Maintain accurate and timely records.
Ensure role is performed in compliance with the HFEA Code of Practice.
Proactively use the Datix incident reporting system to record any incidents and near misses. Act
with integrity, being open and honest so that we learn from each other and achieve better
outcomes.
Support quality management practices including participating in audit activities.
Follow Infection Control and Prevention policies and requirements.
Comply with the Health and Safety policies with particular reference to procedures to be followed
in the event of a fire and to report all accidents and untoward incidents to the Health and Safety
officer.
Undertake mandatory training and actively participate in the learning pathways provided by the
Company.
To ensure adherence to COSHH, Good Laboratory Practice and HFEA guidelines and CARE SOPs.
Confidentiality and data
Comply with the Care Standards Act 2008 and the Care Standards Regulations 2010.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice
and Cares standard operating procedures.
To handle patient data responsibility by completing training on data protection and following
Company requirements on data protection and information governance. Adhere to the principles
of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and Data Protection Act 2018.
Job revision
The key accountabilities, responsibilities and duties of the role are inclusive but not limited to the
detail included in this job description. Role requirements continually evolve. It is the practice of
this Care Fertility Group Limited to periodically examine an employee's job descriptions and to
update it to ensure that that it represents the role that is being performed.
The process of role review is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with the
employee. We will strive to reach agreement to implement reasonable changes, but if agreement
is not possible management reserves the right to mandate changes to the job description
commensurate with the employees level in the organisation following consultation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ideally, youll have a degree in Reproductive Science.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ideally, youll have a degree in Reproductive Science.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.